What kind of liquid foundation can be used for the air compressor? Are there any specific brands/colors you need? Really interested.
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I read that any water based make up can be used. I also read that Cover Girl makes a water based make up, so I called their 800 number. They gave me the name of several different formulas. I was able to find "Clean" Normal Skin Make up by Covergirl. It is supposed to be diluted to the consistancy of milk to run through an air brush. I am not sure what to clean the air brush with. I will have to go to the Luminess web site to find out. I have never used an airbrush for make up, but have ordered one and am waiting to try it!
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I used it with liquid and cream foundation, but I've used different primers before and I don't think it matters the kind of foundation... Perhaps, the only difference would be the result you'd get with every different kind of foundation (either more or less coverage, etc).
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Hello Mazin, a 3 gallon compressor is pretty small. The three jet sprayer would be the correct choice because you can use it with one two or three jets to match yoru comprssor. My best guess is you will want more air. Here is a customer that has connected a couple small compressors together that may give you some ideas: http://www.mortarsprayer.com/winery-foundation-spraying/Please let me know if I can help with more question.Best regards,Nolan Scheid
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Good compressor for painting, you can adjust the pressure for different paints. I used mine to prime and paint all the exposed rafters in a catheral ceiling before I put them up. Might need a water separatot to paint cars.
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I'm new to airbrushing as well. I got a hobby compressor from a company called Harbor Freight. It's a small thing, barely makes any sound, and gets good reviews. You can get a whole airbrush kit from them, but I wanted multiple brushes and a gravity feed one, so I got this brush for cheap. If you have a harbor freight near you I suggest stopping by, take the brush with you even, and match it up. They're small compressors, and very simple. Look for one with the moisture trap and pressure regulator on it. They sell it without the pressure regulator on it, and you'll want one with it rather than buy one separately. You can get the same basic compressor on here as well, but from Harbor Freight they've always got coupons online and in flyers, or sign up to have them mailed to you on their site even. You also could simply order it on their website if you DON'T have a Harbor Freight store near you.
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Thanks for your interest in this product. We do not carry the air compressors, but I can tell you that the correct air fittings would be Amflo C1, C2, CP1 and CP2.
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Yes it would work but if you want to do this more then like for 1 novelty event I would get a better compressor.. I was able to get through very small projects with it but it overheats quickly and spits water... I broke down and bought a better compressor.. the airbrush is fine.. works well.. so if you are just using it for something really small then you can probably get away with using this combination.. if you want something more durable for bigger projects the airbrush is good but get a different compressor.
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I have a airbrush compressor that is 1/5 HP oil-less and quite quiet. It will overheat after like an hour or so, but works great, just make sure if you get a small compressor that you do NOT get one without a tank on it. It should look like 2 tanks on top of each other. If you get one without a air tank on the bottom you will get inconsistent air pressure as well as overheat it pretty quick. Mine is a silver motor on top of a black tank and is pretty small has a moisture trap and air hose. Also this airbrush is probably not going to be best suited for you if you are going to be painting miniatures. The needle is large which allows quite a bit of paint to come out making it very difficult to paint small details. I would recommend the badger renegade krome. The patriot seems to work well with putting out a lot of paint. I use my patriot for laying down kandy colors over a larger surface than a miniature. The krome will produce hair size lines, or like inch size lines, with the 105 patriot you will likely not get any finer of a line than a skinny marker would give you.
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We used an air compressor! But any electric pump would work, like the ones for air mattresses or pool floaties! Just be careful with the air compressor so you don't overfill and accidentally pop one of the chambers!
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I use other air brush foundation from other airbrush cosmetics, but I found a water base power by Oreal that I can use with my sprayer. It seems to work great for me. Go the the website of salon supply and you will find your foundations for your airbrush gun for a cheaper price. Good product at a great price and a larger bottle for the money.
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YES! make sure to wet the sponge thoroughly before using it. 1) make sure its very damp 2) squeeze out the excess water so the sponge isn't dripping 3) make sure the sponge is nice and moist ( I make sure its extra moist for mine, so the sponge doesn't soak up a lot of my foundation...that's my opinion haha) These steps helped my foundation look beautiful with an airbrush finish(:
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any air compressor oil will work.Sold at Walmart,Lowes,Tractor Supply,any Hardware retail store.Make sure the oil is for Air compressors.It will be located in the area of air compressor accessories.
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You will notice the airbrush makeup, at least the ones I've used , are watery. My concern and other blogs I've read, say thick makeup cannot spray properly & could plug up your machine.
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We used a small electric air compressor with a blow nozzle. It was fast, easy, and the air is still in it after 3 months. Hope this helps!
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My husband used his air compressor. Any gas station would have one for tires. Maybe you could try that for free?I even use this great exercise ball at my desk to get exercise while typing away!
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It works well with other foundations for me. Sometimes I use a liquid foundation lightly and then buff with Bare Escentuals.
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We used an air compressor also. It is a pretty big float for a manual pump but one would work. as said by others, your pump would need a pointed end. This is our second season and just filled a couple days ago. Great for keeping you above water while it's still a little brisk.